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1008 Charles Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104

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$299,900

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Front yard is surrounded by perennials & greenery, with a nice seating area to enjoy this friendly block.

The front lions are a favorite of the neighborhood & greeted by the neighborhood daycare kids almost daily!

The classic front porch has a nice combination of original woodwork & fresh paint.

While technically unfinished space, this space can also be opened to the main living areas for additional square footage 3 seasons of the year.

Great spot for a casual dinner, board game or just hanging with the plants. Table set is negotiable with purchase.

The couch nook is the perfect spot for a nice nap on the porch.

Charming original woodwork & custom radiator cover.

Beautiful original banister & newel post.

Original door & leaded glass window looking out to the front porch.

Beautiful bay window & more leaded glass, looking out to the front porch.

Classic archways & woodwork featured throughout the main living areas.

Sunny & large dining room, with another custom radiator cover, which is a happy place for your plants!

Dining room is spacious & has room for extras like a piano or buffet.

Completely new, custom high end kitchen.

The cook will appreciate the vented hood, high end dual fuel range & large ceramic sink.

Plenty of counter space & under cabinet lighting!

Cabinets reach the ceiling for extra storage & in keeping with the style of this era home.

Sweet breakfast area or a spot for guests to visit while you cook! Pull out table and add a cushion for the radiator and you have an eat in kitchen area as well.

All ceilings in the main living areas have been replaced.

Back porch also doubles as a great mudroom!

Upper level has two spacious bedrooms & a full bath.

Queen sized bed - could fit a king with a few adjustments.

Mini-split keeps the upper level nice and cool in the summer.

Seller preferred open access to closet, but doors could be added also.

Second upper level bedroom, currently used as a shared office space.

Another view of the 2nd upper level bedroom & spacious closet.

Upper level full bath has been refreshed with new flooring, vanity & light fixture. Convenient storage closet within the bathroom.

Come on down and check out the lower level...

Cozy family room space with industrial lounge vibes.

Gas burning stove w/thermostat keeps this area cozy in the winter.

Bonus space! A wonderful practice space, craft area, office or even potential 3rd bedroom.

Basement features glass block windows & all spaces floor to ceiling have been cleaned & painted.

Laundry area with newer machines & large, stainless steel utility sink.

Boiler is just 6 years old. Mini-splits for A/C are 3 years old.

Backyard is a nice combination of garden, grass & low maintenance mulch areas.

Seller positioned deck near garage for extra shade on summer days & an opportunity to host back yard events.

The 7 foot wood fence helps create your own private sanctuary!

Established perennials, hydrangea tree & climbing honeysuckle are among the plants gracing this yard.

Roof & gutters on house & garage are just 2 years old.

Oversized 2 car garage has recently been painted.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,216 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,920 Status: Coming Soon

Current Price: $299,900 List Date: 6/26/2026 Last Modified: 6/27/2026

Overview

Description

This home has been lovingly restored & refinished over the past four years. A classic early century beauty, it has charming woodwork, beautiful hardwood floors & leaded glass windows. Main level has a spacious feel with high ceilings & wonderful front porch, as well as a back porch that doubles as a mud room. The high end kitchen is a cook's dream, with dual fuel range, vented range hood, custom cabinetry, granite countertops & under cabinet lighting. Upstairs, there are two nice sized bedrooms & a full bathroom + storage closet. In the lower level, there's a cozy family room with a gas burning stove & lounge vibes, plus a brand new 3/4 bathroom and a bonus area for music, an office or even a future additional bedroom. Outside, the yard has been landscaped with perennials, a wood privacy fence and a spacious deck. All of this, plus a newer boiler, new roof & gutters, mini-splits, large 2+ car garage & terrific location with amazing neighbors. Do not miss this turn key opportunity!

Open Houses

Thursday, July 9, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Listing Details MLS# 7088188

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1911
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Bath Three Quarters: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 800
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1416
Below Grd Total SqFt: 800
Total SqFt: 2216
Total Finished Sqft: 1548.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 768
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 34x125
Acres: 0.09
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Half: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Ductless Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Porch; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Walk-In Closet Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Concrete Block; Full; Partially Finished Bath Description: Upper Level Full Bath; 3/4 Basement Construction Materials: Block Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area; Eat In Kitchen; Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: 100 Amp Service; Circuit Breakers Existing Financing: Conventional Exterior: Fiber Board; Vinyl Family Room Characteristics: Family Room; Lower Level Fencing: Full; Privacy; Vinyl; Wood Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Free Standing; Gas Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Boiler Internet Options: Fiber Optic Laundry: Laundry Room; Lower Level; Sink Lot Description: Public Transit (w/in 6 blks); Tree Coverage - Medium Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener Road Frontage: City Street; Sidewalks; Storm Sewer; Street Lights Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Architectural Shingle; Asphalt-Rolled; Flat; Pitched Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: Renovated Stories: One and One Half Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Exclusions: guitar rack in basement music area, select yard/garden items (see supplement list)
Contingency: None
Original List Price: 299900
ListPrice: 299900
Owner is an Agent?: Yes
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 1008
Street Name: Charles
Street Suffix: Avenue
Postal City: Saint Paul
County: Ramsey
State: MN
Zip Code: 55104
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: University Sub Of, Lots

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 3780
Assessment Balance: 0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions: 24x32
Concrete Block: Yes
Full: Yes
Partially Finished: Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1336
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 212

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 26x27
Garage Square Feet: 702
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#: 23
Section#: 35
Township#: 29

Office/Member Info

Association: SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: UNIVERSITY SUBDIVISION OF LOTS LOT 8 BLK 1
Listing City: Saint Paul
Map Page: 107
Municipality: Saint Paul
School District: St. Paul
School District Phone: 651-767-8100
Zip Plus 4: 2616
Property ID Number: 352923230059
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 3780
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: This home has been lovingly restored & refinished over the past four years. A classic early century beauty, it has charming woodwork, beautiful hardwood floors & leaded glass windows. Main level has a spacious feel with high ceilings & wonderful front porch, as well as a back porch that doubles as a mud room. The high end kitchen is a cook's dream, with dual fuel range, vented range hood, custom cabinetry, granite countertops & under cabinet lighting. Upstairs, there are two nice sized bedrooms & a full bathroom + storage closet. In the lower level, there's a cozy family room with a gas burning stove & lounge vibes, plus a brand new 3/4 bathroom and a bonus area for music, an office or even a future additional bedroom. Outside, the yard has been landscaped with perennials, a wood privacy fence and a spacious deck. All of this, plus a newer boiler, new roof & gutters, mini-splits, large 2+ car garage & terrific location with amazing neighbors. Do not miss this turn key opportunity!
Directions: Lexington to Charles, east to home.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Ductless: Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Deck: Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes
Porch: Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet: Yes
Walk-In Closet: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable: Yes

Bath Description

Upper Level Full Bath: Yes
3/4 Basement: Yes

Construction Materials

Block: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Breakfast Area: Yes
Eat In Kitchen: Yes
Separate/Formal Dining Room: Yes

Electric

100 Amp Service: Yes
Circuit Breakers: Yes

Existing Financing

Conventional: Yes

Exterior

Fiber Board: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Family Room: Yes
Lower Level: Yes

Fencing

Full: Yes
Privacy: Yes
Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Family Room: Yes
Free Standing: Yes
Gas Burning: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Boiler: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Internet Options

Fiber Optic: Yes

Laundry

Laundry Room: Yes
Lower Level: Yes
Sink: Yes

Lot Description

Public Transit (w/in 6 blks): Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck: Yes
Enclosed: Yes
Front Porch: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes
Sidewalks: Yes
Storm Sewer: Yes
Street Lights: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less: Yes
Architectural Shingle: Yes
Asphalt-Rolled: Yes
Flat: Yes
Pitched: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

Renovated: Yes

Stories

One and One Half: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Bathroom	4x8	Lower
Deck	10x15	Main
Dining Room	12x15	Main
Family Room	16x11	Lower
First (1st) Bedroom	14x15	Upper
Flex Room	10x11	Lower
Foyer	6x10	Main
Garage	26x27	Main
Kitchen	12x18	Main
Laundry	8x10	Lower
Living Room	14x13	Main
Porch	6x20	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	13x14	Upper

Documents

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Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Updated: June - 27 - 2026

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